Staff Engineer / Senior Engineer (Boiler Inspector) - Oahu

HAWAIIAN ELECTRIC CO.; Kapolei, Northern (HI, KY); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 143,000; Full time

Job summary

Hawaiian Electric Companies in Kapolei, HI seeks an experienced Staff Engineer (Boiler Inspector) to ensure boiler safety, performance and reliability. You will schedule inspections, support overhauls, and contribute to compliance with regulations and standards.

Role emphasizes field engineering, technical consulting and collaboration with multiple departments to improve maintenance practices and safety across the plant.

Qualifications

• Thorough knowledge of engineering fundamentals in boilers/pressure vessels.
• Experience with inspection, maintenance planning or troubleshooting.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Schedule, coordinate and perform boiler/pressure vessel inspections.
• Support overhauls and equipment repairs for QA and compliance.
• Provide on-site technical support and generate maintenance recommendations.

Skills

Engineering fundamentals

Inspection & testing

Root-cause analysis

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

PC software

National Board Commission

Job description

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Company: hawaiianel

We recognize our competitive advantage -- our people. We believe in our people, who share our vision of meeting the needs of our employees, customers, and communities and who carry out the continued success of the company.

Our employees are committed to the company's foundational values: integrity, excellence, teamwork, environmental stewardship, and community commitment. In turn, we invest in our employees, providing opportunities for challenge and advancement and offering a competitive compensation package.

Posting End Date: This position will remain open until filled. Early applications are highly encouraged.

BRIEF POSTING DESCRIPTION:

The P IV PS RELIABILITY AND PERFORMANCE ENGINEERINGDepartment of the P POWER SUPPLY ENGINEERINGDivision at Hawaiian Electric Company has 1 Management vacancy available. (Role:Professional) This posting seeks to fill at either the Staff Engineer (Boiler Inspector) or Senior Engineer (Boiler Inspector); whichever level is most suited to the qualifications of the applying candidate.

STAFF ENGINEER (BOILER INSEPCTOR)

JOB FUNCTION:

Provides field engineering and technical consulting services for enhancing boiler safety, performance and reliability; troubleshooting and resolving operational problems; and optimizing inspection, maintenance and operational practices. Ensures compliance with state boiler and pressure vessel regulations and applicable technical standards. Expected to become a National Board Commissioned Inspector with 12 months of employment and National Board R Endorsement within 18 months of employment.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Schedules, Coordinates and Performs internal and external inspections of boilers and pressure vessels, piping and pressure relief devices.
• Provides technical support for overhauls and equipment repairs to ensure Quality Assurance and adherence to jurisdictional and code compliance.
• Provides recommendations based on thorough review of maintenance and operational records and data, past and present, and latest industry and/or OEM standards and practices.
• Provide on-site technical support.
• Maintains a constant vigilance for opportunities to improve the department’s safety, operational and/or maintenance practices and procedures.
• Develops, monitors and refines condition assessment programs for critical plant equipment, using state-of-the-art techniques where appropriate.
• Investigates equipment failures and enlists support of other departments and/or consultants as needed, to analyze and resolve the problem(s).
• Supports planning of outage work, including maintenance recommendations and vendor/consultant coordination.
• Maintains appropriate records and statistics and makes timely distribution of them.
• Supports economic evaluations as necessary, including both theoretical and actual cost/benefit analyses.
• Provides training for department and process area personnel as the need arises.
• Promotes teamwork and self-directed workforce in support of quality initiatives and Company values.
• Supports two-way communications to ensure a focused and well-informed workforce.
• Participates in Company emergency response activities as assigned, including any activities required to prepare for such emergency response.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

Knowledge Requirements

• Thorough knowledge of engineering fundamentals as applied to Boilers and Pressure Vessels in the appropriate specialty areas (i.e., physics, chemistry, thermodynamics and welding materials), normally acquired through advanced, college level courses or equivalent experience.
• Working knowledge of appropriate federal, state, industry and company regulations, codes and practices.
• Working knowledge of personal computers and mainframe systems and related software applications (i.e., spreadsheets, word processing, etc.)

Skills Requirements

• Ability to perform, as individual contributor and as a member of work teams.
• General troubleshooting skills and the ability to perform root-cause analyses.
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license issued by the State of Hawaii or another U.S. state. Must meet the standards for driving positions stated in the Hiring Standards for Driving Positions policy. These standards may be adjusted periodically to meet business and safety needs.
• Ability to remain flexible in a demanding work environment and adapt to rapidly changing priorities.
• Ability to effectively communicate, both verbally and in writing, with entities within and external to the Company.
• In-depth analytical and computational skills for technical writing, statistical computations, and economic analysis.
• Inspection, welding and/or non-destructive testing experience are desirable.

Experience Requirements

• Several (3 - 5 years) in plant operations and/or maintenance, with emphasis in inspection, condition monitoring and assessment, troubleshooting and maintenance planning.

SENIOR ENGINEER (BOILER INSPECTOR)

JOB FUNCTION:

Provides expert field engineering and technical consulting services for enhancing boiler performance and reliability; troubleshooting and resolving operational problems; and optimizing maintenance and operational practices. Ensures compliance with state boiler and pressure vessel regulations and applicable technical standards. Expected to become a National Board Commissioned Inspector and National Board R Endorsement within 6 months of employment.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Schedules, coordinates and performs internal and external inspections of boilers and pressure vessels, piping and pressure relief devices.
• Provides technical support for overhauls and equipment repairs to ensure Quality Assurance and adherence to jurisdictional and code compliance and cost-effective maintenance.
• Provides recommendations based on thorough review of maintenance and operational records and data, past and present, and latest industry and/or OEM standards and practices.
• Provide on-site technical support.
• Coordinates and supervises other inspector personnel to ensure strategic goals and objectives are met.
• Research, coordinates and directs complex technical assignments expected to result in new or improved inspection, operational and/or maintenance practices and procedures.
• Serves as technical consultant to Maui and Hawaiian Islands.
• Develops, monitors and refines condition assessment programs, using state-of-the-art techniques where appropriate.
• Investigates equipment failures and enlists support of other departments and/or consultants as needed, to analyze and resolve the problem(s).
• Maintains appropriate department records and statistics and makes timely distribution of them.
• Provides training for department personnel as the need arises.
• Performs economic evaluations as necessary, including both theoretical and actual cost/benefit analyses.
• Recommends cost-effective equipment modifications and/or additions
• Promotes teamwork and self-directed workforce to support quality initiatives and Company values.
• Supports two-way communications to ensure a focused and well-informed workforce.
• Participates in Company emergency response activities as assigned, including any activities required to prepare for such emergency response.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

Knowledge Requirements

• Thorough knowledge of engineering fundamentals in the appropriate specialty areas (e.g., physics, chemistry, thermodynamics, power, analog and digital electronics, vector analysis, materials), normally acquired through advanced, college level courses or equivalent experience.
• Thorough knowledge of specific equipment design, construction, operation and maintenance.
• Working knowledge of appropriate federal, state, industry and company regulations, codes and practices.
• Working knowledge of personal computers and mainframe systems and related software applications (e.g., spreadsheets, word-processing, project management, etc.).

Skills Requirements

• Demonstrated leadership skills, decision making, and the ability to work with a variety of individuals.
• Ability to perform, both as individual contributor and as a leader or member of work teams.
• Keeping abreast of latest industry developments for inspection, maintenance and/or operational optimization, evaluating same, and applying those.
• General troubleshooting skills - ability to perform root-cause analyses.
• In-depth analytical, computational, and organizing skills for technical writing, record keeping, statistical computations and economic analyses.
• Ability to effectively lead communication with all customers and suppliers, both internal and external, through verbal and/or written interaction.
• Demonstrated presentation/facilitation skills to conduct group meetings and train department personnel.
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license issued by the State of Hawaii or another U.S. state. Must meet the standards for driving positions stated in the Hiring Standards for Driving Positions policy. These standards may be adjusted periodically to meet business and safety needs.
• American Welding Society Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) and non-destructive testing experience desirable.
• Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) Field Engineer highly preferable.

Experience Requirements

• Several (5 - 8 years) in plant operation and/or maintenance, with emphasis in inspections, equipment overhaul, troubleshooting, and maintenance planning.
• National Board Commissioned Inspector.

Role: Professional

Number of Vacancies: 1

Location: Kapolei - Oahu

Hiring Range: The hiring range for the Staff Engineer (Boiler Inspector) [Req ID 10678] position is $99,900.00 to $127,500.00. The hiring range for the Senior Engineer (Boiler Inspector) [Req ID 10678] position is $109,900.00 to $142,600.00. The person selected will be placed according to his/her skills and qualifications.

About Hawaiian Electric Companies

Hawaiian Electric Companies provide electricity and services to 95 percent of the state's 1.4 million residents. The company is also one of the state's leading employers and a major contributor and supporter of community and educational programs.

The demand for power that has fueled the growth of the Hawaiian Islands has been met by Hawaiian Electric Companies for well over a century. And as the next millennium unfolds, the company is committed to providing quality service and seeking clean local energy sources to power generations of Hawaii families and businesses to come. Visit us at http://hawaiianelectric.com .

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EEO StatementHawaiian Electric Companies is an equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Hawaiian Electric Companies complies with all applicable laws, including Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act. Any request for reasonable accommodation needed during the application process should be communicated by the candidate to the HR Service Center at [phone].

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The relationship between Hawaiian Electric and unregulated, energy-related affiliate companies is governed by the Affiliate Transaction Requirements (ATRs) established by the Hawaii Public Utilities Commission (PUC). The ATRs were established with the PUC's Decision and Order No. 35962 issued on December 19, 2018, and subsequently modified by Order No. 36112, issued on January 24, 2019, in Docket No. 2018-0065. With Decision and Order No. 42409, issued on March 23, 2026, in Docket No. 2025-0391, the PUC indefinitely suspended certain sections of the ATRs.

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